Farhan’s mother hit a man who groped a woman

Farhan Akhtar shared a powerful childhood memory of his mother, Honey Irani, showcasing her fearless nature and uncompromising stance against injustice. He recounted an incident from the 1980s where she witnessed a man groping a woman, leading her to confront the perpetrator directly. This event profoundly influenced Farhan’s moral compass, teaching him the importance of…

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‘Sooner or later…’: Paytm founder sees impact of AI on jobs as ‘inevitable’; says artificial intelligence will also create new roles

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma predicts AI’s inevitable integration into business, even as CFO. He envisions AI automating tasks, urging focus on core product development as Paytm transitions into an AI-first company. Despite recent layoffs partly due to RBI restrictions, Paytm is innovating with AI, including a rap song expense tracker.

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How MF Husain made a global comeback in 2025

MF Husain’s posthumous museum, ‘Lawh Wa Qalam,’ has opened in Doha, fulfilling a promise made by Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. This grand opening marks a significant global comeback for the artist, coinciding with a record-breaking auction of his work. The museum showcases over 150 of Husain’s pieces, bridging Indian and Arab civilizations.

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EC delists 334 unrecognised parties over norms breach

The Election Commission has delisted 334 registered unrecognised political parties for violating registration guidelines and statutory obligations. This action reduces the total number of such parties to 2,520. These delisted parties will lose income-tax concessions. The decision follows verification inquiries prompted by parties not contesting elections for six years. Parties can appeal the delisting within…

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‘Ahaan Panday would fully deserve Rs 100 crore,’ says ‘Gupt’ director

Rajiv Rai criticizes Bollywood’s exorbitant actor salaries, blaming producers for prioritizing glamour over substance. He argues that studios blindly chase star power, neglecting strong storytelling and script quality. Rai suggests tying actor fees directly to box office performance, emphasizing that actors should earn their pay by delivering significant returns within the first few days of…

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